Tiff, 17, Ovarian Germ Cell Tumour

I was 17 years old when I was diagnosed with an Ovarian Germ Cell Tumour.

I was playing for Chelsea and also at college studying sports when I was diagnosed. Being diagnosed took away the last few months I had before turning 18 and as I was at college, I had to try and keep up my work whilst also being on treatment.

For me, the biggest struggle was after I finished my treatment and operations; being in hospital for so long made it hard to get back to normal life, which for me was college, and back to training.

I’ve been in remission for nearly 11 years now.

Teens Unite have been a part of my life for over 10 years. They helped me with my confidence in talking about my journey.

I’ve made some amazing friends from Teens Unite events. They allow you to be in an environment where you feel like you can just have fun and don’t have to worry about that fact that you are or were ill, whether that’s at weekends away or on different Teens Days.

Volunteering with Teens Unite has changed my personality and outlook on life. When I hear all the amazing things the teens say about Teens Unite, I can tell they mean every word.

Nathan, 23, Volunteer

Teens Unite isn't just a charity to me, it was the beginning of restarting my life.

Jess, 22, Teen, Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

When Elliot started receiving the support of Teens Unite, I could see a change in him straightaway. His outlook on life was becoming positive again and I gained strength from seeing my little boy accepting what had happened and starting to move forward.

David, Parent to Elliot, 18, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

I needed help and that's where Teens Unite came in. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and the reason I met Teens Unite was to save my life.

Harry, 20, Teen, Testicular Cancer

With Teens Unite, I finally realised that I could climb out of this massive hole that I had been digging because I wasn't alone anymore.

Leanne, 21, Teen, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

If it wasn't for Teens Unite, I wouldn't be where I am now. They have been really supportive and given me the strength to push myself and not give up.

Derry, 20, Teen, Brain Tumour

My wife inspired me to volunteer following her fight against cancer. I wanted to help others carry on living their lives the way she did. And that's exactly what Teens Unite does.

John, 64, Volunteer

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